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European Child Guarantee project drawing
Oil pastel drawing by participant European Child Guarantee drawing from participant

European Child Guarantee drawing from participant

“My Granda William Moore and his Neighbour Joe McGraghan.” Pen and wash (2013)
By Katie (Donaghey Primary School) as part of “Dwell”, a collaboration between Ann Donnelly (artist), Marcella Wilson (teacher) and the children of Donaghey Primary School, as part of the Virtually There project.

LGBTQI+ project
Painting by participant in summer workshop 2021.

Painting by participant in summer workshop 2021.

Portrait of a Girl (2018)
By Aya, from A book of stories and dreams for the future by Syrian and Palestinian children living in County Mayo. The project engaged 16 Syrian and Palestinian children and was facilitated by Mary Branley (writer) and Vanya Lambrecht Ward (artist).

Experimental drawing
Charcoal on sticks

TADA! exhibition at Galway Arts Centre
Portraits by children at Kids' Own exhibition

Bus (2001)
By anon, from Charlie Barley and all his Friends: A collection of nursery rhymes, jokes and tall tales collected by Traveller children from their parents and grandparents. The project engaged children from three Sligo schools: St. Edwards N.S., Our Lady of Mercy P.S. and St. Enda’s N.S., Carroroe. The project was facilitated by Orla Kenny (artist) and Mary Branley (writer).

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Cruinniú na nÓg creative workshops creative workshops for young people
Photo from filmmaking workshop of flower and shadow

Cruinniú na nÓg creative workshops creative workshops for young people -photo from filmmaking workshop of flower

Charcoal Drawing (2018)
By Irina, from I Hope You Grow: Poetry, stories and artwork by children living in temporary accommodation in Dublin. The project engaged 15 children aged 8–12, currently living in temporary accommodation, and was developed in collaboration with Focus Ireland and facilitated by Mary Branley (writer) and Maree Hensey (artist).

Farm scene collage (2013)
From Only a Giant Can Lift a Bull, developed by children from counties Cavan, Dublin, Meath and Monaghan as part of the Farm Safety Project, commissioned by the HSA. Eighty-four competition winners from Junior Infants to 6th Class took part in the project nationwide. The project was facilitated by Orla Kenny and Sharon Kelly (artists) and Jo Holmwood (writer).

Ink Drawing (2014)
By anon, from Starting School: Feeling good about primary school by 4 and 5 year old children in County Kilkenny. The project engaged children from five schools in County Kilkenny: St Canice’s N.S., Presentation N.S., Castlecomer G.N.S., Wandesforde N.S. and St John of God G.N.S. The project was facilitated by Orla Kenny (artist) and Mary Branley (writer).

“Future Selves/ Dream Jars” Photograph (2016)
Photograph (2016) of children from Donaghey Primary School, wearing masks developed in collaboration with Ann Donnelly (artist) and Marcella Wilson (teacher) as part of the Virtually There project, exploring the theme of “Future Selves/ Dream Jars”. “Future Selves/ Dream Jars” Photograph (2016)

“Future Selves/ Dream Jars” Photograph (2016)

“I play the piano to make me happy” (2014)
By Hermione, from Bouncing Away: The ups and downs of life and how to deal with them. The project was developed in partnership with the HSE (CAMHS, Sligo and Psychology Service, Sligo) and engaged children using the services, as well as children from St. Edwards N.S., Sligo. The project was facilitated by Vanya Lambrecht Ward (artist) and Lisa Vandegrift Davala (writer).

Image from On The Brink
Young Writers publication with Kids' Own

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